Easy to Make Edible Gifts

For thoughtful gift givers tired of run-of-the-mill presents and running low on time, edible gifts are a fun and creative option. These thoughtful gifts have a nearly universal appeal, as everyone has to eat. Ideas like granola or cookie mixes allow for two gifts in one when storing the ingredients in a decorative jar.

Granola

• One easily made edible gift comes in the form of golden honey granola. According to Country Living, with a base of cereal, brown sugar, cranberries, and apricots you can create an easy homemade gift. With a prep time of 15 minutes and a cooking time of 40 minutes, this whole process takes less than an hour. Once baking has completed, the granola can be stored in glass jars or decorative boxes, which makes a great gift itself.

Homemade Jam or Jelly

• Jam is a wonderful gift idea for a special occasion. Not only can this present be used immediately or frozen for a later date, but when finished, the jar can be used for other decorative purposes. When using Country Living's recipe that only requires three ingredients, this gift can most definitely be called "easily-made."

Pancake/Waffle Mix

• Pre-made pancake and waffle mix provide a creative edible gift that doesn't have to be used immediately. With five ingredients, a prep time of 15 minutes and no cooking time, it doesn't take culinary expertise to create something special. The recipient has the option of saving the mix for a later date, since there are no perishable ingredients.